GRE Word List

RIDDLE

a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum

The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.

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bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
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incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
deploreto feel or express grief for